Government


  • The Panamanian government is Democratic
  • In Panama the Government is based just like ours
  • The Panamanians have an Executive branch, a Legislative branch, and a Judicial branch
  • The Legislative part of the government has 71 members that each serve 5 year terms
  • The Executive branch includes 1 President and 1 Vice President each serving 5 year terms
  • The Judicial branch includes 9 Supreme Court Members who are appointed by the President and serve 10 year terms
  • the Panama government was founded August 15, 1519 by Pedro Arias Devilla
  • In Panama you must be 18 years old to vote



Laws- Enforced


  • Arrest
  • imprisoned
  • expulsion